Hybrids
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The EPA had proposed adjusting for the low ratio of electric miles covered by plug-in hybrids.
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2025 Mercedes GLC 350e PHEV brings fast charging, long electric range
A DC fast-charger can fully charge this plug-in hybrid in 30 minutes, while the more generous European driving cycle points to 81 miles of electric range.
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Test drive: 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ half-steps into future
The Lexus RX lineup yearns for an EV but settles for a pleasant PHEV that’s too expensive.
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Honda and Nissan point to partnership for EVs, hybrids, software
Both automakers will need to see value in an arrangement that could help lower costs for EVs and hybrids.
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More than a third of Prius owners get another one, finds CarMax
The used-car retail giant CarMax found that the Toyota Prius has the highest rate of loyalty of any nameplate.
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Test drive: 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge adds polish to Swedish plug-in hybrid
33 EV miles and a stronger motor make the XC90 Recharge quicker and much smoother—though its interface adds some rough points.
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The 2025 Porsche Panamera 4 E Hybrid and 4S E-Hybrid now offer more hp and more electric miles.
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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan adds mpg but not AWD in refresh
A mid-cycle revamp of the Carnival minivan gets a hybrid powertrain, upgraded cabin tech, and a sharper, more SUV-influenced look.
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Ford CEO: Hybrids will play “increasingly important role” alongside EVs
The CEO explained that hybrids easily make sense for customers who “do the math very clearly,” while the EV advantages can be more "opaque" to shoppers.
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US plug-in hybrid sales hit a record high in 2023
The combined market share of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs rose to 16.3% of total light-duty vehicle sales in the U.S.—and PHEVs were 20% of that.
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GM not quite all-in on EVs, will add plug-in hybrids in US
After several years of saying plug-in hybrids like its vaunted Chevy Volt didn't make sense, it's charging up on the idea once again.
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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid costs just $500 more than non-hybrid
Pricing starts at $38,345 for the least-expensive hybrid model—the SEL with front-wheel drive. That undercuts the base price of the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
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The Civic Hybrid arrives in summer 2024, and rivals will include the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Toyota Corolla Hybrid, and Toyota Prius Hybrid.
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2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets price hike, ahead of Civic Hybrid arrival
With a $1,700 price hike, Elantra Hybrid buyers will pay a higher premium over non-hybrid models. But they'll get a larger infotainment screen and, of course, higher mpg.
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Mazda revives rotary engine program, commits to Tesla EV charging connector
Mazda doesn't currently have any U.S.-market EVs or rotary-engine vehicles, but it's committing to both In two separate top-level announcements.
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Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy: Past winners
The thread connecting all our picks from all 13 years: Every single one was either a plug-in vehicle or offered a plug-in version.
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EPA: Hybrids and EVs helped offset more polluting trucks and SUVs
Americans' continued shift toward larger vehicles and trucks boosted the average CO2 emissions per vehicle from 2017 to 2022, but rising sales of hybrids and EVs helped offset it.
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2025 Lexus UX 300h hybrid gets more power, higher mpg
Lexus' smallest hybrid crossover accelerates a little quicker for 2025 while boosting mpg and gaining a few other tech upgrades.
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A plug-in hybrid version of the Toyota Crown produces more than 300 hp and goes up to 55 miles on electric power only, by Japan-market figures.
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2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe recalled, owners told not to charge
Stellantis is recalling 43,125 Wrangler plug-in hybrids in the U.S. over a battery issue likely only affecting a few hundred vehicles.
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Ford drops Explorer Hybrid, Lincoln Aviator plug-in hybrid for 2024
Looking for a 2024 Ford Explorer Hybrid? It’s not coming, although it could just be on hiatus and Ford hasn’t written it off for 2025.
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Toyota aims to tap recycled Prius materials for future US EV batteries
In a circular economy approach enabled by JB Straubel's Redwood Materials, Toyota plans to make retired Prius batteries part of the EV future.
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2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid will join EVs in more electrified lineup
The Forester Hybrid is scheduled to arrive about a year after the non-hybrid version, suggesting it might be a 2026 model.
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2025 Toyota Crown Signia hybrid SUV boasts 36 mpg, AWD
The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia is a five-seater that’s hybrid-only, with all-wheel drive across its lineup.
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